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Before configuring log encryption on your IguanaX instance, review Enabling Log Encryption for Stored Data for important security and administrative considerations.

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Note

If upgrading from a previous IguanaX version, old unencrypted logs will remain in the logt log directory and a new log directory called loge will be generated by Iguana to store encrypted logs. You Iguana will no longer be able to access the old logs in the logt directory when log encryption is enabled.

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titleSTEP 1: Click EDIT to enable log encryption
  1. Click Edit and choose Enabled using the dropdown.

  2. Use the three dots to have Iguana generate an Encryption key.

If you are enabling log encryption on an existing IguanaX instance, you must first stop all components as the service will need to restart.

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titleSTEP 2: Generate an Encryption Key

Iguana will supply you with a 32-character encryption key to use as a key to encrypt the logs. You can use the regenerate button to have Iguana generate a new key for you to copy.

Copy this key for the next step. You will be responsible for documenting the encryption key generated by Iguana as it will be required each time you restart the Iguana instance.

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titleSTEP 4: Iguana will restart, enter your encryption key and login to IguanaX
  1. Enter your Encryption Key and click Submit.

  1. Enter your login credentials as usual.

  1. Your logs will now be encrypted and stored in a new log directory, loge. You can view the new log directory in your Log Usage Settings page.